The School and the Child by John Dewey
  • 1. According to Dewey, what role does experience play in education?
A) Only for older students
B) Secondary to rote learning
C) Irrelevant
D) Central to learning
  • 2. How does Dewey view the role of the school?
A) As a community for social interaction
B) As a place of punishment
C) As a factory for knowledge
D) As a compliance institution
  • 3. In Dewey's view, what should teachers foster in students?
A) Conformity
B) Fear of failure
C) Critical thinking
D) Blind obedience
  • 4. Dewey believed that education should prepare children for what?
A) Democratic citizenship
B) Strict job roles
C) High test scores
D) Superficial knowledge
  • 5. What aspect of a child's needs does Dewey emphasize?
A) Only intellectual needs
B) Social and emotional needs
C) Physical needs exclusively
D) Neglecting emotional support
  • 6. According to Dewey, what is the purpose of education?
A) To prepare for life
B) To memorize information
C) To pass grade levels
D) To prepare for tests
  • 7. What does Dewey believe is key to effective learning?
A) Learning in isolation
B) Studying without context
C) Reflection on experiences
D) Immediate recall of facts
  • 8. In Dewey's view, education is not just a preparation for the future but also a process of:
A) Living in the present
B) Focusing solely on academics
C) Escaping reality
D) Following rules
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